Regardless of the mechanic, we have some strong +1/+1 counter synergies, so you might want to take a look at these and add some to your counter/proliferate decks
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Boltwave, Burst Lightning, and Boros Charm headlined L1X0's Magic Online Challengewinning deck, showcasing their potential to deliver devastating amounts of direct damage
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It's easier to destroy too, of course, but if you manage to cheat Ancient into play then it doesn't even matter if it's killed since, at worst, you can immediately tap all your permanents for mana in response and use it as a ritual to power out your degenerate spells